Michael Cuellar
San Antonio
Summary
Aspiring to lead within 341st TRS department of kennels, dedicated to optimizing team performance through effective leadership. Skilled in providing support and fostering professional growth among team members. Committed to continuous improvement initiatives and achieving measurable results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Department of Defense 341st TRS
San Antonio
11.2022 - Current
- Monitor MWD in assigned areas to ensure that they display normal behavior, are physically and mentally healthy, and are uninjured.
- Perform general daily care functions, including diet preparation and feeding.
- Provide care for MWDs after procedures.
- Assist the vet and vet technicians with surgical procedures.
- Sanitize, grooming rooms, feed room, and kennels.
- Assist vet technicians with radiographs, both dental and full-body.
- Assist with the puppy program.
- Cared for my dogs by bathing, feeding, watering, and exercising.
- Educated vets and vet techs about MWD's health and conditions during emergencies.
- Provide hands-on support for vet techs with wound care and other medical needs for MWDs throughout the entire facility.
- Perform grooming techniques.
- Care for ill pets by administering prescribed medications as specified by the vet.
- Carry out minor repairs to equipment and notify leads and supervisors of damaged kennels requiring major replacement.
- Complete various administrative duties, such as sick call logs, hourly checks, and exercise logs.
- Modify and enhance enrichment lanes.
- Restrained and stabilized MWDs during examinations to prevent injuries to vet staff, other MWDs, and caretakers.
- Prepare kennels for the winter storm by building portable crates, fueling heaters, and putting up tarps.
- Train and mentor new employees to ensure proper handling of MWDs.
- Worked with other caretakers who may need assistance with assigned kennels.
- Thrive with assigned tasks, such as daily walking of MWDs, exceeding the expected expectations.
- Effective communication with other caretakers, including other shifts, leads, and supervisors.
- Lead a small group to winterize kennels for the winter season.
Team Lead
VUTEX/TOYOTA
San Antonio
06.2012 - 04.2020
- Supervise and provide directions as needed to our team members.
- Trained new employees to ensure they knew the proper handling of equipment.
- Instructed team members on how to properly complete work within the allotted time limit.
- Aided by an inventory of auto parts, primarily focused on windshields and door glass.
- Identified which team members were better suited for different work areas based on performance.
- Aided in ensuring our work areas were always clear of debris and a safe environment to work in.
Tug/ Tundra Driver
Hero Logistics Toyota
San Antonio
02.2011 - 05.2012
- My primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, picking up freight and delivering it to the proper location.
- verifying orders and ensuring freight is delivered safely and on time.
- Operated delivery vehicles for timely transportation of goods.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all driving activities.
- Managed delivery schedules and routes for optimal efficiency.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
Detention Officer
Oklahoma County Sheriff Department
Oklahoma City
10.2006 - 11.2010
- My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, overseeing and managing 140 to 200 inmates.
- Maintained detailed disciplinary forms for all inmate incidents Ensuring all officers and inmates had a good workflow throughout the day.
- Monitored inmate behavior and ensured compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of detention areas and equipment.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates to court and medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midwest City High School
Oklahoma City, OK06-2003
Skills
Analytical skills
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Time management skills
Analytical skills
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Time management skills
Effective communication
Teamwork
Responsibility
Problem solving
Leadership
Openness
Adaptability
Time management
Conflict management
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Basic technical skills – email, Microsoft Office, phone, data entry
Microsoft analytical skills
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Time management skills
Certification
Basic Officer Training
Accomplishments
Caretaker of the Month
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Department of Defense 341st TRS
11.2022 - Current
Team Lead
VUTEX/TOYOTA
06.2012 - 04.2020
Tug/ Tundra Driver
Hero Logistics Toyota
02.2011 - 05.2012
Detention Officer
Oklahoma County Sheriff Department
10.2006 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Midwest City High School